GAIA CAMPAIGNS FOR CONSCIOUS TRAVEL

The
Campaign for Conscious Travel was introduced by Gaia Conscious Travel in order
to increase travellers awareness on being conscious while travelling. We have shared this campaign massively on all the social platforms that we use: facebook, Google+, twitter, instagram, Linked In, Pinterest. Because, together, we can change the way the world travels!

Consciousness is the state of being aware of one’s surroundings and self. It is
the ability to experience, feel, and have a
sense of selfhood. By increasing the quality of consciousness that one
possesses, we can start paving our pathway to happiness and serenity, while “PRESERVE
natural resources and RESPECT other countries’ cultures and people.”

The
central focus of Conscious Travel is PEOPLE, NATURE and LIFE. People refers to
the different cultures, tribes, and customs that exist in the world, and the
local communities that keep these alive. Nature refers to the natural
environment, which encompasses all the flora and fauna that inhabit the
beautiful Earth. Lastly, Life refers to our own spiritual awakening, and being
in touch with the mind, body and soul. “Our love for PEOPLE, NATURE, and
LIFE forces us to CHANGE THE WAY WE TRAVEL. By being more attentive, curious,
and adventurous, we allow ourselves to EXPLORE the places we visit, ENGAGE with
the locals, LEARN from them, and SUPPORT them.”

There
are many problems that emerge from travelling if not done consciously. These
problems include the eradication of natural resources, and a lack of respect
being shown to local people and the environment while they are accepting us as
guests in their home. Standing up and speaking out against what you believe is
right and wrong is an important part of The Campaign for Conscious Travel. We
are too often silent, and this needs to change. Just ask yourself, “WHAT
DO YOU STAND FOR AS A CONSCIOUS TRAVELLER?” Once you find your answer, spread the word, inspire
others and put turn your words into action.

One
of the biggest problems caused by travelling is the negative economic impact
that it can have on local communities. Some of us are travelling on a tight
budget so, this aids us in being more conscious of where and how we spend our
money. But, budget or not, it does not matter how much we spend, but how we
choose to spend. By aligning how we spend with our conscious travel values, we
can “SPREAD THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT of our visits around
the local community.” So
many families stand so much to gain from tourism, and the least that we can do
is support them. So, “SHOP LOCAL, EAT LOCAL, STAY LOCAL, AND LEAVE ONLY
FOOTPRINTS.”

If you actively want to
reduce your carbon footprint while travelling, “it is VITAL that you do your
RESEARCH before reaching your destination.” Doing research on local customs, accommodation, and activities is
usually overlooked, but it can make a huge difference when it comes to acting
in a respectful and appropriate manner depending on the destination that you
travel to. “IMMERSING ONESELF in the LOCAL CULTURE, NATURE, and forming a
deeper CONNECTION to the LAND and your spiritual self is critical for your
HEALTH and HAPPINESS.”

Once we are done
travelling, and we are heading home from your conscious journey, we often
wonder what comes next. This is an important question and the answer is simple
(but easier said than done): “Let what
you learned while travelling shape your future life goals” live a
sustainable lifestyle, and support and respect those around you as you did on
while travelling.

So, CAMPAIGN FOR CONSCIOUS TRAVEL to enrich your mind. Explore unique
destinations, experience different cultures, absorb what you learn, and develop
a different perspective on life.